Are you an early-stage social enterprise interested in scaling? Apply for the BfE Incubation Programme before 1 April 2022 or 1 October 2022
Bridges for Enterprise, a non-profit organization that provides pro bono advisory services to social innovators in the developing world, invites applicants for the BfE Incubation Programme. The programme lasts for 6 to 8 months, with multiple implementation stages customized to best support participants to scale their social enterprises. Recruitment will happen in two separate cohorts with deadlines of 1st April for spring applicants and 1st October 2022 for autumn applicants.
Through the programme, participants will be offered consulting and financial advisory services as well as optional legal and technical advisory services. The consulting, financial and legal advisory services will each have a 3 to 4 months timeline, while the technical advisory services will have a timeframe of 3 to 6 months.
The programme will accept social enterprises that demonstrate the following:
- A unique minimum viable product (MVP) that addresses key development challenge
- Revenue-generating business model with at least months in operation
- Generates positive environmental or social impact in the communities you serve
- Leadership team that demonstrates a track record of commitment
Additionally, the programme is suitable for social enterprises which fulfil the following:
- Be a for-profit or non-profit social enterprise
- Be an early-stage start-up at the pre-seed or seed stage
- Have an existing product or service and have started earning revenue
- Be legally established in Africa, Asia, Latin America or the Middle East
- Demonstrate a clear path to financial returns and impact
To apply for this programme, visit: Submit Application